Size comparison · drawn to scale
Ford Ka II vs Mercedes-Benz A-Class W168: size comparison
- Length Ka II 45 mm2 in longer
- Width A-Class W168 61 mm2 in wider
- Height A-Class W168 69 mm3 in taller
- Boot A-Class W168 166 L5.9 cu ft more
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:21 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The Ka II is 45 mm2 in longer, 61 mm2 in narrower and 69 mm3 in lower than the A-Class W168. Its wheelbase is 123 mm5 in shorter.
| Dimension | Ka II | A-Class W168 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 3,620 mm11 ft 11 in11 ft 11 in3,620 mm | 3,575 mm11 ft 9 in11 ft 9 in3,575 mm | +45 mm+2 in +1.3% |
| Width | 1,658 mm5 ft 5 in5 ft 5 in1,658 mm | 1,719 mm5 ft 8 in5 ft 8 in1,719 mm | −61 mm−2 in −3.5% |
| Height | 1,506 mm4 ft 11 in4 ft 11 in1,506 mm | 1,575 mm5 ft 2 in5 ft 2 in1,575 mm | −69 mm−3 in −4.4% |
| Wheelbase | 2,300 mm7 ft 7 in7 ft 7 in2,300 mm | 2,423 mm7 ft 11 in7 ft 11 in2,423 mm | −123 mm−5 in −5.1% |
| Footprint | 6.00 m²64.6 sq ft64.6 sq ft6.00 m² | 6.15 m²66.1 sq ft66.1 sq ft6.15 m² | −0.14 m²−1.5 sq ft −2.3% |
| Boot | 224 L7.9 cu ft7.9 cu ft224 L | 390 L13.8 cu ft13.8 cu ft390 L | −166 L−5.9 cu ft −42.6% |
| Kerb weight | 1,015 kg2,238 lb2,238 lb1,015 kg | 1,115 kg2,458 lb2,458 lb1,115 kg | −100 kg−220 lb −9.0% |
Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type - proportions are exact, styling is not.
Garage and parking
A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.
Ka II
- Single garage
- Fits 1,880 mm6 ft 2 in to spare in length, 671 mm2 ft 2 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 1,380 mm4 ft 6 in to spare in length, 421 mm1 ft 5 in each side
A-Class W168
- Single garage
- Fits 1,925 mm6 ft 4 in to spare in length, 641 mm2 ft 1 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 1,425 mm4 ft 8 in to spare in length, 391 mm1 ft 3 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Ford Ka II or the Mercedes-Benz A-Class W168?
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class W168 is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Ka II is 45 mm longer, 61 mm narrower and 69 mm lower than the A-Class W168. Its wheelbase is 123 mm shorter.
Will the Ford Ka II and the Mercedes-Benz A-Class W168 fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Ford Ka II fits with room to open the doors (1,880 mm to spare in length, 671 mm each side). The Mercedes-Benz A-Class W168 fits with room to open the doors (1,925 mm to spare in length, 641 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class W168: 390 L against 224 L in the Ford Ka II (seats up, as quoted by the maker).
Drawn to one scale
Both cars use the same millimetre grid, so a longer bonnet or a taller roof shows exactly as it is.
Wheels at the real wheelbase
Dashed lines mark the axles. In Overlay both cars start at the front bumper; car 2 has a dashed outline.
Will it fit my garage?
Switch to Top view, or to feet and inches if your garage plan is in feet. Allow about 600 mm (2 ft) for opening the doors.